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Use rhetorical devices to make your speech more persuasive from "summary" of The Art of Public Speaking, PowerWeb and Topic Finder by Stephen E. Lucas,Susan M. Zaeske
To persuade your audience effectively, it is crucial to utilize rhetorical devices that can help you make your speech more compelling and convincing. These devices can enhance your persuasive power by appealing to the emotions, logic, and ethics of your listeners. One of the most commonly used rhetorical devices is the use of ethos, pathos, and logos, which are modes of persuasion that rely on credibility, emotions, and logic, respectively. Ethos involves establishing your credibility as a speaker by demonstrating your expertise, experience, and trustworthiness on the topic at hand. This can be achieved by citing relevant sources, sharing personal anecdotes, or showcasing your qualifications. By establishing ethos, you can make your audience more receptive to your arguments and more likely to be persuaded by your message. Pathos, on the other hand, appeals to the emotions of the audience by evoking feelings such as sympathy, compassion, anger, or joy. By using vivid language, storytelling, and rhetorical questions, you can create an emotional connection with your listeners and make them more emotionally invested in your speech. This emotional appeal can make your arguments more relatable and memorable, leading to a stronger persuasive...
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